Froslass Best Moveset
110 Speed on Ice/Ghost with AbilityCursed Body disabling moves 30% of the time. Held ItemFocus Sash guarantees surviving one hit to set MoveSpikes and fire Ghost or Ice TermStab. NatureTimid at 80 Sp. Atk has moderate offensive output. The moveset is a fast hazard setter that gets MoveDestiny Bond as a last resort to take something down with it.
Ice/Ghost with 110 Speed in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Spikes plus Destiny Bond from the fastest Spikes setter available. Set hazards, then took something down on the way out.
Best Moves
Best Build
Froslass best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Spikes
- Shadow Ball
- Icy Wind
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Focus Sash guaranteed one layer of Spikes in Gen V (Black & White), and Destiny Bond threatened a trade if the opponent tried to prevent the second.
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Two gens between tiers by Gen VI (X & Y). Mega Aerodactyl and other fast hazard leads appeared, but Froslass had Destiny Bond as an edge none of them could match.
Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
- Destiny Bond
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Cursed Body disabled the move that broke the Focus Sash in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), buying a second turn for another Spikes layer. A clever ability interaction.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Dropped hard in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Heavy-Duty Boots made Spikes less punishing, and faster Pokemon with better utility replaced the sacrificial lead niche.
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Spikes
- Shadow Ball
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
The metagame outgrew sacrificial leads entirely in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Set-and-die strategies couldn't compete with Pokemon that contributed all game.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Spikes
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Froslass Weakness
Type-wise, Froslass takes extra damage from Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Froslass Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Froslass
Pelipper deals 36-42% with Hurricane.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn16-20% Scald14-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Corviknight builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Pelipper builds →Hurricane36-42% U Turn7-8% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Froslass is one of 2 ways Snorunt's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Snorunt to get eggs. Froslass and Glalie share the same 480 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Froslass
Froslass tops out at low spawn rates across 10 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Froslass in SV
To get Froslass, start by catching Snorunt through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoruntNorth Province (Area One) - CaveLv.15-39OverworldRate 42%North Province (Area One) - SnowLv.15-39OverworldRate 12%Chilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.15-39OverworldRate 6%
Step 2Froslass ✓Casseroya Lake - SnowLv.39-60OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.39-60OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - SnowLv.39-60OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - SnowLv.39-60OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
moderate rates across 1 locations for Froslass in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Froslass in LZA
- Step 1Catch SnoruntWild Zone 12Lv.32-34OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Froslass ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Froslass in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Froslass in PLA
The path to Froslass starts with Snorunt at Lv. 33-62 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SnoruntAvalanche SlopesLv.38-41GrassRate 15%Bonechill WastesLv.38-41GrassRate 15%Whiteout ValleyLv.38-41GrassRate 15%Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassRate 15%
Step 2Froslass ✓Ice Column ChamberLv.33-62CaveRate 5%Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassRate 15%Bonechill WastesLv.53-56GrassRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.59-62GrassRate 15%Nightor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Froslass. The 2-stage line runs through Snorunt, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Froslass in BDSP
Snorunt is your first catch on the way to Froslass. You'll find special and walking encounters from Lv. 33-63 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SnoruntRoute 216Lv.33-34Using PokeRadarRate 22%Acuity LakefrontLv.35-36Using PokeRadarRate 22%Route 217Lv.35-36Using PokeRadarRate 22%Glacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Froslass ✓
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Snow Land Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
When it finds humans or Pokémon it likes, it freezes them and takes them to its chilly den, where they become decorations.
Froslass Guide
We rate Froslass C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 480 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Base 110 Speed stands out.
Froslass's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Rhyperior (Rock), and Gengar (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Froslass's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Snow Cloak is the go-to ability for Froslass. It increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Its hidden ability Cursed Body can work in specific setups.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Froslass is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a hazard setter.
The core moveset is Destinybond, Spikes, Ice Beam, and Shadow Ball. Destinybond leads at 0% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Froslass appears in 14 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves